Description
Hey, Ghosties, this is the Ghost Queen tuning in from the most haunted place in India!
Teen vlogger Malika’s ghost hunter channel is almost popular enough to start earning money to support her family. All she needs is one viral video—and she knows exactly where she’s going to get it. Bhangarh Fort is the most haunted place in India, rumoured to be home to the cursed princess Ratnavati and her wicked captor. Malika convinces her boyfriend to sneak into the fort with her after dark and record the experience for her avid fans and followers. That's when things go terribly wrong. Can the “Ghost Queen” escape, or is she doomed to spend eternity trapped with a mad magician and the princess who rejected him?
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Author Bio
Mahtab Narsimhan is an internationally published, award-winning author of over twenty critically acclaimed books. Mahtab writes for all age groups—from picture books to young adult novels—many of which have been shortlisted for the Silver Birch, Red Maple, SYRCA, MYRCA and CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens awards. She is deeply committed to representation and inclusivity in her work. Mahtab lives near Vancouver, BC.
Prizes
- Junior Library Guild (JLG) Gold Standard SelectionCommended 2025
- 49th Shelf Kids Top Grade: Canlit for the ClassroomCommended 2025
- FOLD Kids Summer Reading ListCommended 2025
- The Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society (SCWES) Book Awards for BC AuthorsShort-listed 2025
Review Quotes
“Offers plenty of creepy thrills. Narsimhan skillfully balances a fast-paced plot with thoroughly dark, emotionally charged scenes. The connection to an actual legend and site in India enriches the story and heightens the fear factor. An entertaining ghostly romp that will draw in reluctant readers.”
— Kirkus Reviews“Modern and relevant…an important kernel of truth lies at the heart of all these stories. The writing is high-quality across the board: believable dialogue, layered characters, and fast-moving plots.”
— School Library Journal (SLJ) Series Made Simple“Successfully offers a premise that will appeal to teens who prefer to spend their time on social media, combining an influencer protagonist with the pacing and resolution of popular short-form creepypasta content. Ultimately, the folklore-esque nature of this snappy read make it both fun and accessible.”
— BooklistBiographical note
Mahtab Narsimhan is an award-winning author of over twenty critically acclaimed books in the fantasy, horror, mystery and contemporary genres, and she is also published internationally. Mahtab writes for all age groups, and many of her books have been shortlisted for numerous awards, including the Silver Birch Award, Red Maple Award and the CLA Book of the Year for Children Award. The Third Eye, her debut novel, won the Silver Birch Fiction Award in 2009. She is deeply committed to representation and inclusivity in her work.
